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Welcome to Schumacher North, a regional forum devoted to exploring and promoting the ideas of deep ecology, sustainable development and social transformation pioneered by E.F. Schumacher, author of ‘Small Is Beautiful’.

Schumacher North offers a varied programme of talks, courses, conferences, and practical initiatives, aimed at bringing about the sane, sustainable and compassionate world that Fritz Schumacher and his successors have envisioned.

Forthcoming Events

Schumacher North North-East ‘Windmill’ Evening
Tuesday December 9th,7:30 p.m. at the Star and Shadow Cinema, Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2NP
The Windmill evening is an informal get-together where we can toss ideas around, watch a film or short presentation of any kind, share some food and generally get to know one another and explore ways to build a better future for ourselves and the planet.
We will begin with food and informal conversation, followed by a film:Earth As Community: Satish Kumar at the Leeds Schumacher Lectures, 2007Find out more on our Facebook event page >>

Dare to be Great – A One Day Workshop with Polly Higgins
12.30 – 6.30 p.m., 15 November 2014, Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RLPolly Higgins is an inspirational example of ‘Daring to be Great’! A barrister and international lawyer, in 2008 she launched a campaign to have ecocide (extensive and long-term environmental destruction) recognised as a crime under international law. Her campaign has received massive support and publicity and … Read more